Greek Life

The Interfraternal Council (IFC) provides leadership for seven fraternities and four sororities and coordinates many social events for all Lawrence Tech students. At the beginning of each semester, a formal rush event provides information to prospective members.

FRATERNITIES

Alpha Sigma Phi
Phi Beta Sigma
Phi Kappa Upsilon
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Sigma Pi
Theta Tau
Theta Xi
Interfraternal Council

SORORITIES

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Chi Omega Rho
Delta Phi Epsilon
Delta Tau Sigma



Interfraternal Council
This organization provides coordination and improves communication among the various Greek-letter social organizations on campus.



Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Pidelta_aka@hotmail.com
AKA, founded in 1908 at Howard University, is an international sisterhood of more than 125,000 college-trained women representing graduate and undergraduate chapters in 46 states, the Caribbean, Germany, England, and Africa. Pi Delta chapter of AKA was established at Lawrence Tech in 1990. The sorority emphasizes a service program within the community, as well as focusing on the intellectual and social aspects of college life. Its “Service to all Mankind” motto is the guiding principle for all of its program activities. Rush activities are held twice a year. Membership is open to women of all races, creeds, and colors who embrace high ethical and scholastic standards and are pursuing a full course of study leading to a degree at Lawrence Tech.

Alpha Sigma Phi - www.alphasigltu.us
Alpha Sigma Phi was founded in 1845 at Yale University, making it one of the oldest Greek fraternities in existence.  We are represented by almost 70 chapters across the nation and in the Philippines.  Our motto, Causa Latet Vis Est Notissima ("The cause is hidden, the result well-known") is something expressed through our traditions and brotherhood.  The Gamma Psi chapter at Lawrence Tech was established in 1968 and re-chartered in 2004.  We have quickly become a large and influential organization of the LTU  community with representation in the Inrafraternal Council, the American Institute for Architecture Students, and the American Society if Civil Engineers.  Our new "To Better the Man" Book Scholarship, sponsored through undergraduate and alumni efforts, is offered to incoming students in assisting them as they pursue their education at Lawrence Tech.  Academics, friendship, leadership, lifelong brotherhood, professionalism, and service are qualities that we exude and seek to provide to students throughout college and life.  Membership in our organization helps to positively enhance the already rewarding college experience.

Chi Omega Rho - www.orgsites.com/mi/chiomegarho
Chi Omega Rho is a local sorority; its sole chapter is located on the LTU campus. Eight young women founded the sorority on September 28, 1978. "Purity in the bonds of sisterhood and the awakening of womanhood" is the basis for its ideals. Chi Omega Rho has slowly grown into the largest sorority on campus and one of the biggest Greek organizations on campus. All the girls believe in "quality, not quantity," and almost all of the O Rho's, also known as "the girls in green," are involved in such organizations as: American Institute of Architecture Students, Inter-Fraternal Council, Student Government, Society of Women Engineers, American Chemical Society, and Society for Technical Communications. Very close in academic, business and social goals, the ladies of Chi Omega Rho work together to achieve common academic goals, and have had one of the highest cumulative GPA's on campus. Chi Omega Rho business has been growing in the areas of alumni, fundraising, and charity events.



Delta Phi Epsilon - www.orgsites.com/mi/dphiealphapsi/ 
Founded in 1917 at New York University Law School, Delta Phi Epsilon now includes more than 80 chapters and colonies across the U.S. and Canada, including six chapters in Michigan. Lawrence Tech’s Alpha Psi Chapter is the first international social sorority on campus and strives for excellence in sisterhood, scholarship, service, self-improvement, and social awareness. The sorority actively supports the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). Delta Phi Epsilon - Alpha Psi Chapter has opportunities for growth in leadership, organization, teamwork and interpersonal skills. The group’s strength comes from the creation of lifelong friendships. The sorority welcomes women who seek to enhance their college experiences.



Delta Tau Sigma - www.geocities.com/ltudelttau/
Founded in 1977, Delta Tau Sigma was the first on campus and has been growing ever since. The largest sorority and the second largest Greek organization on campus, sorority members believe that joining Delta Tau Sigma could make your future years at Lawrence Tech more fulfilling and help you achieve your goals. The sorority offers bonds of friendship and sisterhood. Sisters who share hopes, dreams, and life goals are the friends who will continue caring and sharing long after graduation. Along with close friendships, the sorority offers added incentives toward good scholarship. In the 1998-99 school year, Delta Tau Sigma had the highest cumulative sorority GPA on campus. The sorority currently has active members in several of the honor societies on campus. Members are actively involved in both the Student Government and Interfraternal Council, and for the past several years, sisters have held executive positions in both these organizations. During the 1999-2000 school year, the sorority tied for the most active Greek organization on campus. Delta Tau Sigma has members involved in the new Community Leader program in housing. The sorority participates in intramural sports on campus and also actively supports its philanthropies, Juvenile Diabetes and Alopecia Areata. Delta Tau Sigma does not center around just social life, greater participation in University programs, or as an impetus for better education - but aims at accomplishing all of these.



Phi Beta Sigma
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was founded on the campus of Howard University (Washington, D.C.) on January 9, 1914 by A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse and Charles I. Brown. Today with a membership base of over 100,000 members and chapters in the United States and Europe, Phi Beta Sigma still fully embraces the fraternity motto: "Culture for Service" and "Service for Humanity." Committed to the principles of Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service, Phi Beta Sigma stands nationally as the leading proactive community service organization, a fact further strengthened by strong partnerships with the March of Dimes and the American Cancer Association. The Nu Nu Chapter of the fraternity was founded at Lawrence Tech on April 5, 1981. Nu Nu Chapter, which is highly acclaimed nationally and regionally, adheres to the highest standards of personal and academic excellence at LTU. The local chapter fosters a positive environment in which healthy relationships between academics, personal, and social life can exist harmoniously. For information on joining, please contact ltusigmas@hotmail.com/.



Phi Kappa Upsilon - www.phikapp.com
This fraternity was established in 1932 by the University’s founder, Russell E. Lawrence, as the first engineering and social organization of the Lawrence Tech campus. Its purpose is to further the individual and collective welfare of its members by creating cultural, educational, and fraternal advantages. The fraternity participates in many activities and professional organizations on and off campus. This independent chapter celebrates more than 25 years of ownership of its house known as “the Castle,” the culmination of hard work and effort and the pride of all members. Membership has grown, thanks to the achievements of many men who have given their time and energy to the fraternity.



Sigma Phi Epsilon - www.ltusigeps.com
Founded on campus in 1971, Sigma Phi Epsilon has grown into the largest fraternity at Lawrence Tech, as well as the largest fraternity in the nation, with more than 264 chapters and 194,000 lifetime members. Sig-Ep continues to lead the way on campus. The chapter stands out nationally by winning three consecutive Buchanan Cups, five Excelsior Cups, and seven Scholarship Excellence Awards. Members have held leadership positions in Student Government, the Interfraternal Council, and SADD. Sig-Eps take pride in academic performance and have posted the highest cumulative fraternity GPA on campus. The fraternity provides the “Balanced Man Scholarships” totaling $750 for incoming male freshmen. It looks for balanced individuals who seek to fulfill their potential in a young, aggressive, demanding organization. Leadership, friendship, scholarship, and achievement are both offered and expected. There is more to Lawrence Tech than four years in a classroom. Sigma Phi Epsilon continues to be a “lifetime experience.”



Sigma Pi -  www.ltu.edu/activities_organizations/student_greeks.htm
                   www.ltusigmapi.com
Lawrence Tech’s Zeta Omicron chapter, established in 1984, has rapidly grown into one of the largest Greek societies on campus. Academic excellence, professionalism, and leadership qualities are stressed in training, as well as athletic and social participation. Membership is not easily obtained, but the challenge, says its members, is “waiting for you and worth the effort!”



Theta Tau - www.qbx6.ltu.edu/thetatau/

Founded in 1904, Theta Tau is one of the largest professional fraternities in the nation with a membership of more than 25,000. Theta Tau offers members a lifelong bond of brotherhood and activities to promote educational excellence. The Xi Beta chapter was established in 1987, and since then has strived to achieve professionally and socially. Speakers from industry come in to talk about their respective fields. The fraternity sponsors tours of various plants. Socially, the group is active in all of the intramural sports, social events, and other Greek organizations. It offers what you might call “the best of both worlds.” Through the tireless efforts of the brothers of Theta Tau, membership has become an ultimate challenge with plentiful rewards.

Theta Xi - www.thetaxikappachi.org 
The Kappa Chi Chapter was founded at Lawrence Technological University in October of 1968 and colonized in April of 2005. This chapter was formerly known as Kappa Sigma Kappa until it merged with Theta Xi in August of 1962. The purpose of our fraternity is to "endeavor to assist each member to develop." We strive to develop the highest scholarship rating consistent with our member's ability, while developing better mental and physical habits to help face the many challenges of life. Our fraternity's national philanthropy is raising money to fight multiple sclerosis and building houses with Habitat for Humanity. We also have members involved in the ntramural sports as well as in other professional organizations throughout campus.

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